Bardiya, April 11 -- Police in Bardiya launched a 'No Drugs' campaign in the district two months ago. However, officials say the campaign, which was initiated to control the smuggling and consumption of drugs in the district, hasn't been effective so far.

According to the data of the District Police Office, 47 individuals were interrogated for smuggling and consuming contrabands in the last month. Among them, four were taken into custody whereas one individual has been sent to a rehab centre.

Superintendent of Police Ishwor Karki said 42 drug users were handed over to their parents after counselling.

"We have already organised 15 awareness programmes targeting schools, colleges and public places. Those awareness programmes were attende...